What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Launch Manager position at Lear Corporation?
Lear For You
We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams. We foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. What we are trying to say is we want to be more for you.
We are your path to a better career, a better future, and a better you.
Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, flawlessly manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we are one of the World's Most Admired Companies.
Our teams are the secret to our success. They are empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we all understand that we must work together to win.
Are you ready for a better career? A better future?
We're Lear For You.
Lear For You
We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.
A path to a better career. A better future.
Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we’re named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies.
They’re the secret to our success—empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.
Are you ready for a better career? A better future?
Job Description
LAUNCH MANAGER
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – DETROIT GRATIOT
The Launch Manager at our Detroit Conner Street manufacturing facility is responsible for executing successful product launches and is responsible for assisting the execution of products under development to ensure all objectives are fulfilled.
The Role
Your work will include, but not be limited to:
Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.
We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.
Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.
Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams. We foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. What we are trying to say is we want to be more for you.
We are your path to a better career, a better future, and a better you.
Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, flawlessly manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we are one of the World's Most Admired Companies.
Our teams are the secret to our success. They are empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we all understand that we must work together to win.
Are you ready for a better career? A better future?
We're Lear For You.
Lear For You
We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.
A path to a better career. A better future.
Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we’re named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies.
They’re the secret to our success—empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.
Are you ready for a better career? A better future?
Job Description
LAUNCH MANAGER
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – DETROIT GRATIOT
The Launch Manager at our Detroit Conner Street manufacturing facility is responsible for executing successful product launches and is responsible for assisting the execution of products under development to ensure all objectives are fulfilled.
The Role
Your work will include, but not be limited to:
- Ensures the product meets or exceeds Company quality standard and is delivered at the right time.
- Facilitates the communication and interaction amongst the functional department representatives.
- Alerts management of program risks in an appropriate timeframe; continuously identifies risk factors and seeks to mitigate adverse impact.
- Assists in preparation of materials for team meetings.
- Helps address and resolve program "roadblocks" through the appropriate functional managers or functional directors.
- Accepts leadership of the program during launch approach phase and beyond.
- Ensures the Company's production line is ready to start production aligning to the customer's launch milestone.
- Provides leadership for continuous improvement activities post launch.
- Ensures internal and external documentation requirements are met.
- Recommend and lead efforts to improve existing processes to improve the business.
- Compiles data and prepares a variety of reports and presentations.
- Reconciles records with internal company employees and management, external vendors or customers.
- Recommends actions to resolve discrepancies.
- Investigates questionable data.
- Other duties as deemed necessary.
- Bachelor’s degree with minimum five years of automotive related product launch or program management experience.
- Ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge and experience working with TS 16949, IATF 16949, APQP and PPAP
- Proven experience using common continuous improvement tools (i.e. Six Sigma, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, etc.)
- Strong attention to detail with accuracy.
- Good organizational skills with proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Forward thinking individual with the ability to plan ahead and deliver results.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to be an effective team member and display initiative.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite programs with ability to create presentation material and present to customers and upper management.
- Automotive Seating Experience
- Experience supporting a Stellantis product launch
- MBA or Master’s degree in a related field
- Solid understanding and ability to use multiple problem-solving tools such as: Fishbone and Ishikawa Diagrams, 8-D's, Is / Is Not, 5 Why's, etc.
- Knowledge of seating systems; lean manufacturing techniques, and just in time environments.
- Bachelor’s degree with minimum five years of automotive related product launch or program management experience.
Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.
We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.
Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.
Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.